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Accident Q&A series
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Can my personal injury claim move forward before the insurance company sends complete information? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury claim can often continue moving forward while your legal team waits for complete information from an insurance…
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Can my lawyer request my medical records from a healthcare provider if I sign a release? — Durham, NC
Yes. In most cases, your lawyer or an authorized law firm employee may request records from a healthcare provider after you sign a valid medical…
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Can my lawyer request my chiropractic treatment records for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Your lawyer can request chiropractic treatment records for a North Carolina personal injury claim, usually after you sign a valid medical…
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Can I sue a funeral home for releasing my spouse's body to a relative after I objected? — Durham, NC
Possibly. Under North Carolina law, a surviving spouse ordinarily has priority over other relatives when the deceased left no controlling written…
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Can I still recover for injuries if the insurance company says I may share fault for the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to recover if the evidence does not support the insurance company’s fault decision. North Carolina’s contributory…
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Can I still pursue a claim if I do not know the full extent of my injuries yet? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can begin pursuing a North Carolina personal injury claim even if the full nature, duration, or effect of your injuries is not yet clear.…
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Can I settle a personal injury claim if the insurance company has not made a clear offer? — Durham, NC
Not usually—not until you and the insurance company agree on clear settlement terms. You may continue negotiating or make a settlement proposal, but…
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Can I pursue claims against more than one funeral home if my spouse's body was transferred and buried without my consent? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to pursue claims against more than one funeral home if each business participated in the unauthorized transfer, funeral,…
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Can I communicate with the insurance company while I am represented by a lawyer? — Durham, NC
Yes, you generally can communicate with an insurance company while represented, but you should coordinate with your lawyer before doing so. Direct…
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Can I challenge an insurance denial when the police report supports my version of the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can ask the insurer to reconsider a denial and submit the police report with other evidence supporting your version of the crash. The report…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if automatic doors at a medical office closed on my spouse and caused a broken hip? — Durham, NC
Possibly. Your spouse may have a North Carolina personal injury claim if unsafe automatic doors caused the fall and the property owner, facility…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person’s negligence caused the collision and your injuries. In…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another person’s negligence caused the car accident and your injuries. Under North Carolina…
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Can a healthcare provider confirm whether I was treated there before releasing my records? — Durham, NC
Yes, a healthcare provider may generally confirm that it has your patient chart when a valid signed authorization permits disclosure to the person…
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Can a funeral home be liable for emotional distress and physical health problems caused by mishandling a spouse's remains? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina funeral home may be liable if its wrongful handling of a spouse’s remains causes severe emotional distress or related physical…
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Why does my chiropractor need a letter of representation for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Your chiropractor may request a letter of representation to confirm that a law firm represents you and to establish how records, bills, and…
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Why does a public benefits lien have to be resolved before I receive my injury settlement check? — Durham, NC
A public benefits lien usually must be resolved because the government program may have a legal right to reimbursement from the settlement for…
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Why are itemized medical bills important in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Itemized medical bills help show when you received care, what services were provided, what each service cost, and what remains payable. In a North…
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Who may be responsible for my injuries in a multi-car pileup? — Durham, NC
One driver, several drivers, a vehicle owner, or an employer may be responsible, depending on how the Durham pileup began and which impacts caused…
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What should I look for before signing a personal injury settlement release? — Durham, NC
Before signing, confirm that the release matches the settlement you accepted, identifies the correct parties and incident, states the correct…
